Research conducted with LiST showcased in Nairobi

12 November 2019 – Dr. Victoria B. Chou from the Lives Saved Tool team traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to speak at The Nairobi Summit on the 25th International Conference on Population and Development. 

The Lives Saved Tool team has been involved in a research project to determine the price tag to achieve three global goals– to end preventable maternal deaths, eliminate gender-based violence and harmful practices, and meet the family planning needs of women in 120 high-priority countries. This work was done in partnership with colleagues at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Victoria University, the University of Washington and Avenir Health.

Specifically, LiST was used to determine that ending preventable pregnancy- and childbirth-related deaths in the countries that account for over 99% of maternal mortality will cost $115.5 billion. These costs include paying for medical staff and supplies. Dr. Chou has been quoted in both the press release and in The Guardian.